Neil W. McCabe

Published: Mon, May 6, 2013

By most any measure, the 142th annual meeting of the National Rifle Association in Houston was a success, but the victory lap mood in the room could set up gun owners for a huge disappointment. Coming five months after the Dec. 17, 2012, Sandy Hook School Massacre in Newtown, Conn., there was...

JUAN A. LOZANO

Published: Sat, May 4, 2013

HOUSTON (AP) -- The leadership of the National Rifle Association is telling its members that the fight against gun control legislation is far from over, with battles yet to come in Congress and next year's midterm elections. But NRA leaders vowed that none of its members would ever have to...

associated press

Published: Tue, Apr 30, 2013

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida lawmakers wrapped up work Tuesday on their most notable gun-related bill of the year -- a proposal aimed at keeping firearms out of the hands of the mentally ill. The Senate passed the bill on a 38-0 vote, sending it to Gov. Rick Scott for his consideration....

Michal Conger

Published: Tue, Apr 30, 2013

Gun maker Sturm, Ruger & Co. said Monday it saw record sales in its first quarter this year, and the gun control debate has driven demand so high the company is looking for a third factory to keep up. Gun sales spiked about 39 percent in the first quarter from the same period a year...

associated press

Published: Mon, Apr 29, 2013

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- Gun control advocates in Washington are launching an initiative campaign after state lawmakers declined to expand background checks on gun sales. The group Washington Alliance for Gun Responsibility announced its plans Monday. Supporters will need to collect nearly...